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Question 290207: How many ounces of a 20% acid solution must be mixed with 30 ounces of a 60% solution to obtain a 50% solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.2x+30*.6=(30+x)*.5
x=10 oz.